swooped
Because it is a word with a single syllable, swooped is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofswooped
- To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.
Example: "The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish."
- To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.
Example: "The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone."
- To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.
Example: "A hawk swoops a chicken."
- To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.
- To pass with pomp; to sweep.
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